Police Officer - Entry Level

About the role

The Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) is seeking entry-level police officers. Applicants must complete an online application and pass a background check, AZPOST personal history questionnaire, and various physical and mental assessments.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property, prevent and investigate crimes, and apprehend criminals.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service involving criminal activities and public complaints.
• Arrest suspects for criminal violations.
• Write search warrants and serve orders of protection.
• Prepare reports, complaints, and other related documents.
• Gather evidence, verify information pertinent to the investigation, and assist in resolving criminal incidents.
• Maintain safe and orderly flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforce traffic laws and ordinances.
• Respond to threats, complaints, safety issues, and hostile environments.
• Administer first aid and give assistance to injured persons.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of firearms, assigned weapons, and first aid practices.
• May provide and teach crime prevention concepts and implementation techniques.
• Develop partnerships within the community to promote crime prevention and create a safe environment.
• Coordinate and prepare special events for crime prevention and education on law enforcement.
• Perform additional duties according to specialized area of assignment.

Requirements

• Excellent character.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years old upon graduation from the police academy.
• A valid driver's license (out-of-state applicants must obtain an Arizona driver's license).
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Pass background investigation and polygraph examination.

Qualifications

• United States citizen.
• Valid driver's license (out-of-state applicants must obtain an Arizona driver's license).
• No unlawful use of marijuana within the last three years.
• No unlawful use of a narcotic drug or dangerous drug within the last seven years.
• No pattern of drug abuse.
• No pattern of disregarding traffic laws.
• No felony convictions.
• Not have been previously denied certified status, have certified status revoked, or have current certified status suspended, or have voluntarily surrendered certified status in lieu of possible disciplinary action in this or any other state if the reason for denial, revocation, suspension, or possible disciplinary action was or would be a violation of R13-4-109(A) if committed in Arizona.
• Not have illegally possessed, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana for sale or sold marijuana.
• Not have ever illegally possessed or used marijuana other than for experimentation.

Skills

• Knowledge of applicable Town, State, and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative orders, and case law governing municipal law enforcement.
• Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement trends and practices.
• Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
• Skill in the use of firearms, assigned weapons, and first aid practices.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Benefits

The Oro Valley Police Department offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Pension plan.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Telework options.
• Personal leave.
• Family leave.
• Volunteer time off.
• Uniform allowance.
• Meal allowance.
• Dependent care assistance.
• Child care subsidy.
• Dependent health care subsidies.
• Dependent dental care subsidies.
• Dependent vision care subsidies.
• Dependent life insurance.
• Dependent disability insurance.
• Dependent long-term care insurance.
• Dependent critical illness insurance.
• Dependent accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Dependent cancer insurance.
• Dependent hospice care insurance.
• Dependent hospice care coverage.
• Dependent hospice care benefits.
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